Paper Bags Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, End User, Distribution Channel, and Region

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The paper bags market size is expected to reach USD 9.17 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Paper Bags Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Brown Paper Bags, White Paper Bags, Laminated Paper Bags, and Recycled Paper Bags), End User, Distribution Channel, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The paper bags market growth is attributed to increasing environmental concerns, government regulations aimed at reducing plastic usage, and rising consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Strict bans and regulations on single-use plastics across various regions, especially in Europe and North America, are fueling the shift toward paper-based alternatives. Paper bags market opportunities are abundant in emerging markets, where the adoption of eco-friendly packaging is on the rise. Key trends include innovations in biodegradable and recyclable materials, the growing use of paper bags in e-commerce and food delivery services, and advancements in packaging design and strength. With a strong focus on sustainability and technological advancements, the market is expected to continue its upward trajectory as both consumers and businesses prioritize eco-conscious choices.

Paper Bags Market Report Highlights

By type, the brown paper bags segment dominates the paper bags market share due to their widespread use in grocery, retail, and foodservice industries, offering cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. The recycled paper bags segment is the highest growing segment, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable, circular economy solutions, and government push for recycling.

Based on end user, the grocery bags segment holds the largest market share, largely due to their widespread usage in supermarkets and retail stores as a sustainable alternative to plastic. The food bags segment is experiencing the highest growth, driven by the rising demand from the food service and delivery sectors focused on eco-friendly packaging.

In terms of distribution channel, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment accounts for the largest share of the paper bags market revenue, as these outlets are major users of paper bags for groceries and retail products, aligning with sustainability regulations. The online retail segment is the fastest-growing distribution channel, driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce and increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging in online orders.

Europe dominates the global paper bags market share, led by stringent environmental regulations and a high adoption of paper bags across multiple industries. Asia Pacific is the highest growing, driven by the increasing consumer shift toward sustainable packaging and the rapid expansion of retail and foodservice sectors.

Key players include Amcor plc, Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc., Coveris, Genpak LLC, Global-Pak Inc., Huhtamaki Oyj, Inteplast Group, International Paper Company, Klabin S.A., Mondi plc, Novolex Holdings LLC, Oji Holdings Corporation, Parksons Packaging Ltd., Rawlings Group, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Sonoco Products Company, and Visy Industries Pty Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the paper bags market report on the basis of type, end user, distribution channel, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Brown Paper Bags
White Paper Bags
Laminated Paper Bags
Recycled Paper Bags

By End User Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034 )

Shopping Bags
Grocery Bags
Food Bags
Merchandise Bags
Gift Bags

By Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034 )

Online Retail
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Specialty Stores

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5396

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. Global Paper Bags Market Insights

4.1. Paper Bags Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Paper Bags Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry Among Existing Firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Paper Bags Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Paper Bags Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Brown Paper Bags
- 5.3.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Brown Paper Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. White Paper Bags
- 5.4.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Chemicals, by White Paper Bags, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Laminated Paper Bags
- 5.5.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Laminated Paper Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Recycled Paper Bags
- 5.6.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Recycled Paper Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Paper Bags Market, by End User

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Shopping Bags
- 6.3.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Shopping Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Grocery Bags
- 6.4.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Grocery Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Food Bags
- 6.5.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Food Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Merchandise Bags
- 6.6.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Merchandise Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Gift Bags
- 6.7.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Gift Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Online Retail
- 7.3.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Online Retail, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- 7.4.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Convenience Stores
- 7.5.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Convenience Stores, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Specialty Stores
- 7.6.1. Global Paper Bags Market, by Specialty Stores, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Paper Bags Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Paper Bags Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Paper Bags Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Paper Bags Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Paper Bags Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Paper Bags Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Paper Bags Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Paper Bags Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Paper Bags Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Paper Bags Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Paper Bags Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Paper Bags Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Paper Bags Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Paper Bags Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Paper Bags Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Paper Bags Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Paper Bags Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Paper Bags Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Paper Bags Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Paper Bags Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Paper Bags Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Paper Bags Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Paper Bags Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Paper Bags Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Paper Bags Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Paper Bags Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Paper Bags Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Paper Bags Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Paper Bags Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Paper Bags Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Paper Bags Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Paper Bags Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Paper Bags Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Paper Bags Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Paper Bags Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Amcor plc
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc.
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Coveris
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Genpak LLC
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Global-Pak Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Huhtamaki Oyj
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Inteplast Group
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. International Paper Company
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Klabin S.A.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Mondi plc
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Novolex Holdings LLC
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Oji Holdings Corporation
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Parksons Packaging Ltd.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Rawlings Group
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Smurfit Kappa Group plc
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development